Tamer Abdel Hamid (Abu Dhabi)
During the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the UAE witnessed a fine artistic boom that accompanied its achievements in various fields. Sheikh Khalifa’s directives and interest in arts, culture and media were reflected in enhancing the creative scene in the country, based on the thought and approach of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul. , contributed to the process of building, development and enlightenment, emphasizing the vision of the wise leadership that these elements are the main ingredients for the establishment of a strong state.
creative content
In parallel with the unlimited support given by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the UAE has become a beacon of arts, and art in its various fields has recorded a rich march and an exceptional presence, by paying attention to artistic and creative content. Specialized authorities have contributed to demonstrating the talents of local energies through training and qualification programs and initiatives to develop young cadres, and to involve them in Arab and international artistic projects to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise. The implementation of festivals that brought local works to Arab and international levels, and won many awards and honors from international festivals.
intellectual radiation
In 1981, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, issued the law establishing the Cultural Complex in Qasr Al Hosn Square, in the heart of Abu Dhabi. With culture and the arts. Art festivals and cultural platforms have been established that have made the UAE an open studio for art makers from around the world, most notably: the Dubai Film Festival, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, the Gulf Film Festival, and the Al Ain Film Festival, which influenced the film movement in The state. Its local makers received full support for the implementation of feature films and documentaries to compete with other films, in addition to the support of talented young people whose works went from local to global, participated in Arab and international festivals and won international awards. The local scene witnessed a number of specialized festivals dealing with local and international arts and music, such as the Abu Dhabi Festival, the Abu Dhabi Classical Music Festival, the Fujairah Arts Festival, and others.
qualitative leap
During the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the theater witnessed a qualitative leap, as centers were established to support it, with interest in theater makers through the establishment of festivals aimed at education and education, and the implementation of plays that won many awards, most notably the Sharjah Days Festival. the play.” Dubai Opera was established, the first destination for arts in Dubai, where art and music fuse in an enchanting mixture of creativity that brings together the most prominent local, Arab and international stars. The “Khorfakkan Amphitheater” was opened, the architectural masterpiece and the development project in the heart of Jabal al-Sidah overlooking the beach of Khorfakkan, designed in the Roman style mixed with the fragrant Islamic architecture, and witnessed many distinguished artistic, cinematic and lyrical events.
creativity center
The era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, witnessed the establishment of major production agencies that formed the most important element in supporting local and Arab art, including Abu Dhabi Media and Abu Dhabi TV Channels Network, which was keen to support the production of television dramas and local and Arab programs. The scene was influenced by series and programs that received wide public attention, through the production of artistic content that elevates the Arab viewer, and shows the culture of the Emirates, and its development.
twofour54 was established, which aims to develop Arab media and entertainment content and elevate it to the world, and its missions aim to consolidate Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional center that provides a dynamism of work and a stimulating environment for creativity in the media and entertainment fields, from television, radio and cinema, to publishing, digital media, music, electronic games and animation.
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission, which aims to support and develop the film and television industry and promote Abu Dhabi as a distinct location for production regionally and internationally, is based on assisting production companies in the production process stages, including access to an incentive program based on a 30% discount on eligible spending, and assistance in procedures Obtaining shooting permissions and approvals for the scenario, and providing local work crews.
Image Nation – Abu Dhabi, which was established in 2008, has worked to develop, produce and finance feature films and digital content for the Arab and international markets. It also provides support to Middle Eastern directors and Arab film productions, cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a major hub for media content creation.
growth and prosperity
In the context of supporting and nurturing the creative scene that received great attention from the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the Dubai Film and Television Production Committee, formerly known as Dubai Studio City, was established in 2005. It is a free zone dedicated to television, radio and film productions. , has strengthened Dubai’s position in turning it into an ideal place for film and television production, as the country has witnessed a production movement in recent years that has qualified it to be an important cinematic station for filmmakers like international cities, attracting the most famous movie stars and makers from Hollywood, Bollywood and Arab countries, thanks to the incentives and facilities it provides provided to them.
Sharjah Media City “Shams” was launched in 2017, with the same spirit of support, to constitute a catalyst for the growth and prosperity of media and creative companies. It seeks to become a media center that provides innovative services and facilities of a world-class level, and offers a wide range of commercial activities to pioneers wishing to launch into the world of leadership in the UAE.
record time
A group of local art makers praised the great development witnessed by the UAE in the field of arts during the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul. Producer and artist Habib Ghuloom confirmed that the UAE witnessed a long march of construction and development during the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and during a record time in the history of nations. He said: Sheikh Khalifa, may God rest his soul, completed the path of his founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, who left a great legacy for Emiratis and Arabs. The UAE has a long career of artistic achievements, and has become an inspiring creative center, through the establishment of channels, the establishment of festivals, and the establishment of media and production centers.
support women
Director Nahla Al-Fahd confirmed that the UAE, during the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, achieved many achievements in the world of arts and various creations, praising the role played by its wise leadership in supporting and empowering women in various fields to serve the community. It also prepared for it all the ingredients for success, and provided it with a supportive environment to be an incentive to unleash its energies, with the encouragement of the authorities and institutions concerned with art and creative content, such as TwoFour54, Image Nation – Abu Dhabi, Dubai Film and Television Production City and Sharjah Media City “Shams”, which collectively contributed In demonstrating talents and empowering them in various technical fields.
classy move
The interest of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, was reflected in enriching the high-end cultural art movement, through the establishment of a group of forums, centers and museums, which became world-renowned. And established during the era of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, which is the first international museum in the Arab world that embodies openness to civilizations, in the heart of the cultural district in Abu Dhabi, where lovers of fine arts find their refuge between artistic and historical works. Classical music performances and events that elevate the creative landscape of this exceptional architectural edifice. In 2019, the Louvre witnessed the filming of scenes from the international movie 6Underground, in cooperation with twofour54. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Melanie Laurent and Corey Hawkins. All of this comes as an affirmation of the UAE’s insightful vision, global achievements and unlimited ambition.
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